Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ethical Standards II01:23

Ethical Standards II

1.3K
Ethical standards are the backbone of nursing practice, guiding nurses as they interact with patients, families, and colleagues. These standards are crucial for providing safe, empathetic care centered on the patient's needs.
Nurses are entrusted with upholding various ethical principles and standards. Nurses forge solid therapeutic relationships using trust, empathy, autonomy, confidentiality, and professional competence.
Confidentiality is crucial, embodying respect for individual privacy...
1.3K
Dimensions of Health and Illness01:21

Dimensions of Health and Illness

10.6K
The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.
10.6K
Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

2.0K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
2.0K
Barriers to Effective Communication II01:21

Barriers to Effective Communication II

4.5K
The barriers to effective communication also include cultural barriers, semantic barriers, gender barriers, and time constraints.
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
4.5K
Ethical Dilemmas I01:17

Ethical Dilemmas I

1.8K
Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical realities of healthcare delivery. These dilemmas require nurses to navigate complex situations where competing ethical considerations pull them in different directions.
Let us explore some examples to understand the potentially complex moral decisions nurses face.
Take the case of caring for minors, particularly in areas related to reproductive...
1.8K
Ethical Standards I01:25

Ethical Standards I

1.5K
The American Nurses Association (ANA) created and implemented the first nationally accepted Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. The Code of Ethics is a living document regularly updated by the ANA and establishes an ethical standard that is non-negotiable for nurses in all roles and settings.
The Code of Ethics provisions outline the nurse's duty to the patient, the healthcare team, the profession, and society. The Code's fundamental principles include advocacy,...
1.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and First Nations Population: A Role for Nurses?

International journal of mental health nursing·2026
Same author

The Therapeutic Use of Self by Mental Health Nurses: An Evolving Practice.

International journal of mental health nursing·2026
Same author

Resistant Insistent Persistent: A Global Call by Mental Health Nursing Leaders.

International journal of mental health nursing·2026
Same author

Coercive control and older people: towards definitional consistency.

Journal of elder abuse & neglect·2025
Same author

'White-Anting' and Other Undermining Workplace Behaviors: Recognize and Act.

Issues in mental health nursing·2025
Same author

Response to "Beyond Being With: Disrupting the Idealization of Presence in Mental Health Nursing".

Issues in mental health nursing·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 17, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

24.3K

Boundaries in Health Settings: A Discursive Paper.

Catherine L Hungerford1

  • 1School of Nursing, Midwifery, & Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|September 15, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Navigating professional boundaries is crucial for safe healthcare interactions. This review examines the complexities of personal and professional boundaries in modern healthcare, offering strategies for improvement.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Professionalism
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Patient-Provider Relationships

Background:

  • Professional boundaries are essential for safe patient interactions in healthcare.
  • Contemporary health settings present blurred lines between personal, professional, and virtual domains.
  • Social media normalization and patient narratives complicate boundary management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of relational boundaries in contemporary healthcare.
  • To identify practical challenges health professionals face in establishing boundaries.
  • To examine causes of boundary transgressions and propose improvement strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Discursive review of relational boundaries in healthcare.
  • Analysis of challenges in boundary setting across diverse situations.

More Related Videos

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
06:16

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Published on: June 6, 2020

4.2K
Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder
09:55

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Published on: March 8, 2018

13.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 17, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

24.3K
Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
06:16

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Published on: June 6, 2020

4.2K
Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder
09:55

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Published on: March 8, 2018

13.1K
  • Exploration of factors contributing to boundary creep and transgressions.

    • Main Results:

    • Boundaries are often unclear in modern healthcare, influenced by virtual and personal contexts.
    • Boundary transgressions can occur due to factors like 'boundary creep'.
    • Effective boundary management requires ongoing attention and specific strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Health professionals must actively manage professional boundaries amidst evolving healthcare landscapes.
    • Strategies for improvement include education, self-reflection in supervision, clear communication, and continuous monitoring.
    • Proactive boundary setting is key to minimizing crossings and ensuring patient safety.